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| Description: Plant Roselle is a broad-leaved, erect and branched annual herb, 2-2.5 m (7-8 ft.) tall. It has a deep penetrating tap root with bulbous, smooth or nearly smooth, cylindrical, typically red stems with spiny hairs. Plant normally grows in a warm and humid tropical climate and is vulnerable to damage from frost and fog. It prefers full sun as it is not shade tolerant. It does best in a well-drained, friable sandy loam soil rich in humus but is adaptable on many soils types- from sandy to clayey soils and can tolerate short periods of flooding. Leaves Leaves are usually alternate, 3 to 5 in (7.5-12.5 cm) long, green with reddish veins and long or short petioles. Leaves of young seedlings and upper leaves of older plants are simple; lower leaves are deeply 3- to 5- or even 7-lobed; the margins are toothed. Flowers Flowers are axillary, solitary, predominantly yellow and red, regular, pedicellate; epicalyx of about 12 reddish bracts, connate at base, 10-12 mm long; calyx 15-30 mm long (enlarging in fruit to 40 mm), 5 reddish, large, accrescent, fleshy sepals, all sepals fused at base. Fruit Fruit of Roselle is normally dehiscent, 5-valved, non-fleshy, bright red ovoid capsule, 18-20 mm long by 15-18 mm wide. Fruit is green when young and turns into bright red as they mature and consists of 5 valves with each valve containing 3-4 seeds. Later capsule turns brown and split open when completely mature and dry. Seeds are normally kidney shaped, light brown, 3-5 mm long and covered with minute stout and stellate hairs. Fruit has tart fruity flavor similar to cranberry, rhubarb and red currant. Roselle is popular for its edible leaves and fleshy red fruit calyces that are used for making fresh salads, tea, juices, jellies, jams, ice cream, and spices for cooking. Roselle is also famous for its high nutritional and medicinal values. It is a wonderful source of antioxidants. Nutritional Value Apart from their delightful taste, Roselle is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Consuming 57 gram of roselle offers 123 mg of Calcium, 0.84 mg of Iron, 6.8 mg of Vitamin C, 29 mg of Magnesium, 6.45 g of Carbohydrate, 21 mg of Phosphorus, 119 mg of Potassium, 0.016 mg of Vitamin B2 and 8 µg of Vitamin A. Health Benefits: 1. Maintains Healthy Teeth and Gums Calcium present in Roselle protects teeth by keeping the jaw bone strong and sturdy throughout your life, which in turn ensures tight fitting teeth where bacteria cannot thrive. Therefore, before your teeth and gums start giving you any trouble, be sure to maintain a calcium rich diet. Its intake should be high, especially at young ages, so that your children naturally grow up with strong teeth. 2. Healthy Pregnancy Pregnant women should consume more iron rich foods than anyone else. So including iron rich food like roselle is quite beneficial for pregnant women as they require around 27 mg daily and this is often covered in a pre-natal multi-vitamin. Also, pregnant women should consider consuming more healthy fat and folate rich foods during pregnancy. 3. Treatment of the Common Cold Roselle consists of Vitamin C which helps to enhance the immune system of our body, which protects us from colds and coughs. Apart from that it facilitates the absorption of iron and thus strengthens the body's resistance to infection. It also fights against viruses. 4. Prevents constipation Magnesium present in Roselle provides quick relief from constipation, and a high dose of water-soluble magnesium supplements is known to bring sound relief for even the most severe constipated state. The laxative property of this vitamin help to relaxes the intestinal muscles, thus helping to establish a smoother rhythm while passing bowels. It also has another property of attracting water, which in turn softens the stool and helps it to pass easily. Roselle consists of 29 mg of magnesium which is actually 6.90% of the daily recommended value. 5. Weakness Roselle consists of Phosphorous that has the ability to remove minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness, fatigue and other similar ailments. Normal levels of phosphorous in the body are a great way to remain fit and active. A normal amount can be around 1200 mg for adults, according to experts and from suggestions of various health practitioners. Sexual weakness can also be cured with healthy supplementation of phosphorous into the body, so issues like loss of libido, frigidity, impotence, and sperm motility can be boosted by having an adequate supply of phosphorus in your system. |
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